Senior AEM Developer (100130)

WestJet; Calgary; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative airline is seeking an AEM Software Developer to join their dynamic Digital product development team. In this role, you'll lead the creation of responsive and secure solutions for their website, utilizing your expertise in Adobe Experience Manager. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to define features, manage multiple priorities in an Agile environment, and mentor junior developers. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values safety, diversity, and work-life balance while enjoying travel privileges and a competitive rewards package.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Travel privileges for you and your family

Flexible savings and benefit programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (version 6.x+).
• Experience in building sites, templates, components, or integrations with AEM.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to define specifications for new features/products.
• Design and develop automated tests for front and back end code.

Skills

Adobe Experience Manager

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Java

SQL

Agile/Scrum

UI/UX

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Adobe Marketing Cloud

Maven

Linux

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 05/06/2025

Posting Close Date: 05/20/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

Why WestJet:

Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for remote work, within Canada, under our mobile workforce program.

Overview of role:

We are seeking an AEM Software Developer to be an active member of our Digital product development team - responsible for building responsive, secure, and innovative solutions for WestJet.com. This role will provide technical expertise and lead the development team in creating high-quality software solutions by designing and developing components, templates, dialogues, widgets, and bundles within the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Platform. Applies industry-standard practices and techniques. Leads development and collaborates with Product and business stakeholders to develop object-oriented software systems that meet business, technical, and quality requirements.

This position requires an energetic self-starter with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, mentor, and contribute in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Work with stakeholders to define and prepare specifications for new features/products on the CMS platform.
2. Provide estimates for effort, complexity, and risks for AEM development streams and projects.
3. Collaborate with internal and external developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders.
4. Support business applications by diagnosing complex issues requiring extensive analysis and troubleshooting.
5. Manage multiple priorities in an Agile/Scrum environment.
6. Design and develop automated tests for front and back end code.
7. Develop robust AEM components, including configuration, Java code, client libraries, and templates.
8. Work with partners to design and develop reusable templates, components, and services.
9. Identify and document requirements.
10. Manage code and resolve conflicts with other initiatives.
11. Collaborate with tech leads, developers, QA, and stakeholders to design and build AEM front-end experiences.
12. Understand complex codebases and relationships between AEM components and APIs.
13. Coordinate with vendors to ensure sound site architecture, performance, and content delivery.
14. Participate in on-call support to ensure uptime.
15. Review and approve/decline pull requests.
16. Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting implementation.

Experience and qualifications:

1. 3+ years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (version 6.x+).
2. Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
3. Experience in building sites, templates, components, or integrations with AEM.
4. Mentoring or training junior developers in AEM.
5. Understanding of Adobe Marketing Cloud, web markup, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks.
6. Experience with AEM aspects like Sling, CRX DE, Package Manager, OSGi, Assets, User Administration.
7. Proficiency in JavaScript, Servlet, JSP, Java, HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, HTL, OSGI, JCR, Maven, Linux.
8. Experience analyzing business and technical requirements.
9. Experience creating AEM components, workflows, and OSGI bundles.
10. 3+ years in Java, J2EE, Spring, Ajax, OSGI, JCR, SQL.
11. Adobe Certified Expert or similar certification is a plus.
12. Knowledge of mobile web development, responsive design, UI/UX, SEO.
13. Excellent communication, planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Travel privileges for you and your family.
• Flexible savings and benefit programs.

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About WestJet Group of Companies

We offer scheduled service to over 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and more through our partnerships.

Our Safety Promise

Safety and security are core values. Use safe work practices and pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test for safety-sensitive roles.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace diversity and are committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. Let us know if you require accommodation during the process.

Visit WestJet.com for more information.

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